Five years ago on August 21, the 2017 Great Solar Eclipse tore across US skies, leaving a multitude of viewers in awe. Some parts of Oregon were fortunate to experience that incredible two minutes of totality as it eerily darkened the skies at 10:19am. I'd planned my...
Tree houses go hand and hand with Oregon. As Oregon is one of the greenest states ever, you should expect a few tree houses to pop up. I've written about a few Oregon tree houses you can stay in but I'm not sure I've seen one as unique as this one. A Tree House With...
Sunriver Oregon and the surrounding areas are a beautiful place to explore at any time of year, but as the evenings grow chilly and the leaves begin to change for fall, it's the perfect time to get away with loved ones. We have the cutest little cabin for you and your...
Can you still picture it? The year is 1998 and you're perusing the aisles at your local Blockbuster Video, looking for a VHS or three to satisfy your movie night. This ain't Redbox, folks. This is Bend, Oregon, home of the last Blockbuster on the planet. Love and a...
On October 25, 1906, the sailing vessel Peter Iredale was bound from Salina Cruz, Mexico to Portland, Oregon when she ran into trouble trying to enter the mouth of the Columbia River in thick mist and a rising tide. Heavy winds drove the ship aground near Fort...
If you're looking for an awesome place along the Oregon coast to get away from city life, Astoria is where you want to be. This small city on the Columbia River and north banks of Young's bay is just miles from the Pacific and is the oldest American city west of the...
Oregon is chock-full of weird, wacky, and wonderful history, reflected in the naming of towns and locales around the state. Here are just a few funny town names in the state of Oregon: 1. Timbuktu County: Washington You may have heard of Timbuktu, a locale in Mali,...
Sustainability is the name of the game at Willamette Valley Vineyards in Turner Oregon, just outside of Salem. Founder Jim Bernau believes Pinot Noir made with consideration for the environment, employees and community simply tastes better. From introducing...
From the Pacific Ocean and lush rain forests, to the high desert and the deepest canyon in the United States, Oregon is home to many stunning landscapes, none perhaps more breathtaking than it's mountains. John Muir once said, "The mountains are calling, and I must...
If you love waterfalls and are looking for an Oregon adventure, this is it. Silver Falls State Park is one of Oregon's most popular parks and with good reason. The stunning natural beauty at this site is something that will stick with you long after the end of your...
With temperatures rising up over 100 degrees, many are looking for a place to get into the water and cool off. Luckily Oregon has an abundance of lakes, creeks and rivers to get out and explore. Here's our top 10 Oregon Swimming Holes. Whether you are looking to go...
Along Cascade Lakes Highway 27 miles west of Bend, Oregon sits Sparks Lake with a view of three mountains, plentiful wildlife, and endless opportunities for breathtaking photos. Oregon's high desert really doesn't get more spectacular than this. If you're...